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Practicum Classes Done

The Viking flatbread class was very short. I had four kids, ranging in age from about four to eight. They were very cute and actually turned out a few flatbreads. I used up the rest of the flour they had played in, and still had time to clean up. Here is one of the students:

The naalbinding class went quite well, all things considered. I find it really difficult to teach but was comforted when Eluned came to help out and confessed she had found it extremely difficult to learn the first time. Between the two of us, we managed to get five people making a little progress. They could start a piece, make the basic stitch, and some could do a join. One was interested enough to take a needle so she could keep trying. I haven’t taught naalbinding since 1997, as I was so frustrated with my last experience.

I am counting both classes as successful completions, since I got rid of a container of rye flour and one bone needle (I also have a stock of spares for myself as a bonus).